I WANT TO EXTEND A special thank you to the following individuals. Without your direction and support, this book would not exist.
To Zion E. I. McVay, Toviel S. A. McVay, Dana Gaulin,, Richelle Jeter, and Janet Douglas who read early drafts of the manuscript, provided feedback, and cheered me onward.
To Tamara Woods for leading me to the most incredible online writing community. Without your support, this story would have never made it to the page.
And Mary Dunbar for being the most gracious, encouraging and professional editor that I could ever dream of knowing. I’ve learned so much from working with you.
Thank you all.